At the core of the University of California's mission are three imperatives: research, education and public service. These principles are reflected in our pursuit of academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development. read more
UC Irvine Company Culture
UC Irvine Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.0/5
UC Irvine's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Perks & Benefits
A-Professional Development
A-Diversity
B+Manager
B-Office Culture
B-UC Irvine CEO
Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Howard Federoff
62 /100
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Diversity at UC Irvine
Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B+
Diverse employees at UC Irvine have rated Professional Development, Manager, and Leadership as the highest categories they have scored
Women at UC Irvine
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C
Women at UC Irvine have rated Perks And Benefits, Manager, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
UC Irvine eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-13
UC Irvine employees are -13% more likely to recommend UC Irvine as a great place to work
| 33% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 21% | Passives |
| 46% | Detractors |
Working at UC Irvine
Working at UC Irvine is rated below average by 53 employees, across various culture dimensions. UC Irvine employees rate Perks And Benefits highest among all categories, and think that Executive Team and Work Culture have the most room for improvement, putting UC Irvine’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at UC Irvine was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at UC Irvine
C-
Overall Company Culture at UC Irvine is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
35%
UC Irvine ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
UC Irvine Employee Reviews
Out of 43 UC Irvine employee reviews, 56% were positive. The remaining 44% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping UC Irvine improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 56% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 44% |
Positive Reviews From UC Irvine Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?Helping students get higher education
- What makes you most happy at work?Being appreciated when a task is accomplished.
- What did you like most about the interview process?Questions were relevant to my work and the job posting.
Constructive Feedback From UC Irvine Employees
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Too many panel interviews and multiple steps. The online application process is not user-friendly.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?honest communication and a true team environment.
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?my coworkers would rather be right and control bad decision making than to listen to all people involved in workplace decision making, and create better solutions. people have been placed in positions based on nepotism and not merit.
UC Irvine Company Information
UC Irvine Mission, Vision & Values
UC Irvine Mission Statement
At the core of the University of California's mission are three imperatives: research, education and public service. These principles are reflected in our pursuit of academic excellence, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development.
UC Irvine Vision Statement
As we look toward the future, UCI is poised to tackle the world’s great challenges and serve our community in truly meaningful ways. An anchoring institution of Orange County, UCI is a powerhouse of groundbreaking research and discovery – actively partnering with community and business leaders to enhance lives and make a difference. We envision a world where society is enriched by the cultural hub of art, science and learning only possible at a public university; where the economic structure of Southern California explodes with opportunity as UCI innovation meets industry; and where humanity is changed for the better by the brilliant ideas and work produced at UCI.
UC Irvine Values
Values Accountability — We are all responsible for the achievements and success of UC Irvine Health. Respect — We foster an environment of mutual respect and trust amongst ourselves and with all whom we serve. Integrity — We tell the truth and strive to earn the trust of those around us. More items...
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.uci.edu/ |
| Tel | (949)824-5011 |
UC Irvine Competitors
UC Irvine competitors include Ucsd, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, and UCLA. UC Irvine ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how UC Irvine compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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UC Irvine Employees
53 employees at UC Irvine have reviewed UC Irvine across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 53 UC Irvine employees give their leadership a grade of C-, or Bottom 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at UC Irvine are generally satisfied with their total compensation at UC Irvine, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at UC Irvine are generally satisfied with their team. 53 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at UC Irvine are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at UC Irvine believe the environment at UC Irvine is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at UC Irvine is moderate. About 65% of the employees at UC Irvine work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at UC Irvine are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
UC Irvine employees generally work 8.9 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at UC Irvine report the work pace is moderate
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
78% of UC Irvine employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
UC Irvine employees most often take 10-15 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
UC Irvine employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Every Week
Feedback
A Day in the Life
67% of UC Irvine employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining UC Irvine - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining UC Irvine is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
UC Irvine KPIs and OKRs
At UC Irvine 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of UC Irvine's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 4 UC Irvine employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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UC Irvine CEO & Leadership
UC Irvine CEO - Howard Federoff
62 /100
Howard’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Howard in the Bottom 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Howard Federoff’s employees rank UC Irvine in the Top 15% for Perks And Benefits, in the Top 15% for Professional Development, and in the Top 40% for Manager. Federoff is generally unpopular with UC Irvine employees, but ranks especially low with Caucasian employees, and by employees with 6 to 10 Years experience and employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years. However, employees with the company for 5 to 10 Years have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to UC Irvine’s competitors, Howard Federoff ranks below both UC Davis CEO Gary S. May and UCLA CEO Gene Block.
UC Irvine Leadership
The UC Irvine Executive Team is rated a “D+” and led by CEO Howard Federoff, Chief Information Security Officer - Technology and Operations Josh Drummond, and Chief Financial Officer - Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration Ronald Cortez
Howard Federoff CEO / President
Howard Federoff serves as the CEO / President of UC Irvine.
Josh Drummond Chief Information Security Officer - Technology and Operations
Josh Drummond serves as the Chief Information Security Officer - Technology and Operations of UC Irvine. Josh started at... read more
Ronald Cortez Chief Financial Officer - Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration
Ronald Cortez serves as the Chief Financial Officer - Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration of UC Irvine. Ronald... read more
Richard Sudek Executive Director, UC Irvine Applied Innovation
Richard Sudek serves as the Executive Director, UC Irvine Applied Innovation of UC Irvine. Richard started at UC Irvine... read more
Patrick Carew Executive Director
Patrick Carew serves as the Executive Director of UC Irvine.
Kian Colestock Executive Director, Information Technology & ACIO
Kian Colestock serves as the Executive Director, Information Technology & ACIO of UC Irvine. Kian started at UC Irvine... read more
Cheryl Bartholomy Executive Director of Development
Cheryl Bartholomy serves as the Executive Director of Development of UC Irvine.
Scott Nelson Executive Director, Communications
Scott Nelson serves as the Executive Director, Communications of UC Irvine.
David Ochi Executive Director
David Ochi serves as the Executive Director of UC Irvine. David started at UC Irvine in October of 2013. David currently... read more
UC Irvine Salaries
How much does UC Irvine pay?
How much do people at UC Irvine get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at UC Irvine is $130,577, or $62 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $123,322, or $59 per hour.
At UC Irvine, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $226,905 annually and the lowest is a Receptionist at $38,038 annually. Average UC Irvine salaries by department include: Communications at $102,799, Customer Support at $68,020, Design at $115,061, and Operations at $103,120. Half of UC Irvine salaries are above $123,322.
25 employees at UC Irvine rank their Compensation in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 81 ratings) while 23 employees at UC Irvine rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 28 ratings).
Salaries contributed from UC Irvine employees include job titles like Senior Developer and SysAdmin. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from UC Irvine employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $94k | $94k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $121k | $121k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $181k | $181k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $239k | $239k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $269k | $269k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $301k | $301k | 100th Percentile |
$130,577*
Average Compensation
$123,322*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
UC Irvine Salaries by City
UC Irvine Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at UC Irvine
Diverse employees at UC Irvine score the company 73/100 across various culture categories, placing UC Irvine in the Top 20% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at UC Irvine across various culture dimensions.
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UC Irvine Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
UC Irvine PTO
UC Irvine's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 10-15 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is UC Irvine's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 40% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. UC Irvine's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding UC Irvine
Who is the CEO of UC Irvine?
UC Irvine CEO is Howard Federoff, their score by employees is 62
What is UC Irvine eNPS?
The eNPS for UC Irvine is -13
What is the salary for Web/Visual Designer in UC Irvine?
Web/Visual Designer average salary in the US is 94k
What are the salaries in the HR in UC Irvine?
The average salaries for HR in UC Irvine is 127k
Who are UC Irvine competitors?
UC Irvine main competitors are Ucsd, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, UCLA
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